Administering GlucagonDiabetes Lab eTraining Slide 12

Remove the plastic cap off the syringe needle. Do not remove
plastic clip from syringe as it prevents the rubber stopper from
being pulled out.

Take the fluid filled syringe in the glucagon emergency kit
and inject the fluid into the bottle containing the glucagon
powder.

Shake gently or roll to mix until all powder is dissolved and
solution is clear.

Inspect medication for color, clarity, and presence of
lumps. Solution should be clear and colorless.

Draw a prescribed amount as (per the HEP) of glucagon back
into syringe.

Inject into the buttocks, thigh, or arm

Do not recap syringe. Discard sharp in appropriate container.

It may take 10-20 minutes for student to regain
consciousness.

Check blood sugar 15-20 minutes after administering glucagon

Give sips of regular soda or fruit juice once student is
awake and able to drink

Follow with concentrated sugar with snack containing proteins
and carbohydrates such as peanut butter sandwich or cheese
crackers to keep blood glucose levels elevated to normal
levels and to prevent recurrence.

Document blood glucose level and glucagon dosage as per HEP.

Don’t be surprised if …..

Student does not remember being unconscious, incoherent or
has a headache.

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